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ABOUT THIS GAMEShape your own destiny and conquer a world beyond the elements! The City Of Akhetaten delivers an adrenaline-fueled experience where high-stakes top-down combat meets the ultimate creative freedom of sandbox base-building. In these unforgiving lands, a sharp blade won't be enough to survive. You must make tactical decisions, fortify your sanctuary, and step through mysterious porta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The City Of Akhetaten.

WARNING: This game is fair, but difficult. Keyboard is supported, but gamepad/controller use is strongly advised. If you're looking for a retro, pixel art style survival horror challenge, this is for you. This game doesn't hold your hand and game mechanics are deeper than they seem on the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bastion of the Eldritch.

Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

The Town SleepsAn out-of-season storm draws near. Crickets sing their last notes of the night. Iara hadn't been back to Goianinha in years, a small town in northeastern Brazil that has been reporting strange occurrences. But that is not what fills her head as she steps off the bus at the town's ghostly bus station. The streetlamps with their sodium-vapor bulbs stain the sleeping houses with amber… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chupa Cue - The Silence of Goianinha.

TORNBLADE is a dark, brutal indie action RPG inspired by the spirit of classic games from the 80s and 90s – a time when imagination filled the gaps left by pixels.  It’s a tribute to an era when games built worlds of mystery, and every discovery carried weight.  You play as a lone knight, a wanderer traversing a land drowned in decay and silence.  His body is consumed by a dark affliction born … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TORNBLADE.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Malevolent Madness invites players into a tension-filled horror adventure, offering an experience rich in mystery and puzzles. A mysterious time machine unleashes extraordinary powers that could disrupt the balance between universes, but this discovery becomes a significant threat to humanity in the wrong hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Malevolent Madness.

Descend into a mansion dungeon that shifts and writhes to deceive and kill you anew with each playthrough. Take hold devious weapons and slumbering artifacts dredged from the shadows. Brave dark corridors and forgotten horrors, thirsty for your blood. The house has you in its hold - descend and survive, seek release. Woe to all who enter...Features Brutal and gritty combat has you destroying bod… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WOE.

In a world full of darkness you have to find your way home. Solve puzzles and find keys and clues to reach the next level. Defend yourself against evil creatures with your trusty lantern. But keep in mind to fuel it up once in a while! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luminyte.

Stay alive by any means as you face hunger, thirst, limited supplies, and consistent threats from both the living and undead. Sneak and Hide quietly to avoid the undead, or blast your way through the hordes with guns out, making every bullet count. Help other survivors to earn resources for crafting, or let the weak fend for themselves - You'll face the consequences of your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survive Into Night.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Delve into the unforgiving darkness of "Enter The Lost Chamber", a pixel art roguelike that challenges you to explore deadly dungeons infested with supernatural monsters. Armed with an arsenal of varied weapons, face hordes of zombies, bats, and other abominations in a never-ending fight for survival. Each descent into the depths offers new surprises and unique challenges, while the poss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Lost Chamber.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

NUMANUIN - Incredible indie horror, a deconstruction of the horror genre. Seemingly simple, but saturated inside action dark 2d survival-horror in the style of pixels and with roguelite elements. The player's goal is to survive as long as possible and kill enemies with the mouse. Features:◼️ Survive ◼️ Ability to kill enemies ◼️ Short duration ◼️ Horror Elements ◼️ Mouse control ◼️ Dark interface… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NUMANUIN.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 182 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Dap is a horror-action-adventure about gathering and protecting a pack of fragile creatures called Daps. Lead your Daps to safety through an eerily beautiful world, fighting off threats, solving puzzles, and avoiding the infection that twists your companions into something alien and terrifying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dap.

Afterlight Catacombs is a horror exploration game in which you attempt to escape a procedurally-generated labyrinth while a mysterious stalker chases you in the dark. Explore the winding tunnels, learn the secret about this dungeon and, above all, do not let your torch run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Afterlight Catacombs.

Stranded after a shipwreck, gather resources, build a base and descend into dark, procedural caves. Craft weapons, master furnace heat and brew potions, then repair your ship and escape. A top-down pixel adventure where every trip underground brings you closer to home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COREHOLD.

Beneath the crimson moon, countless adventurers have descended into the abyss. Few have ever returned. Crimson Crawl is a dark fantasy pixel-art roguelike RPG that combines dungeon exploration, deckbuilding, turn-based combat, and strategic progression. Play as a Crimson Crawler, a wanderer corrupted by ancient blood magic, and venture deep into ever-changing labyrinths filled with monsters, trea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Crawl.

A world held together by old oaths and older wounds. IconicQuest is a pixel-art, top-down MMORPG built for people who remember when the genre respected your time. Real-time skill-based combat. A shared persistent world. Loot that means something. No pay-to-win, no auto-battle, no skip button. Built solo, in the open, by one developer. Combat you have to actually play. You swing, they swing … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IconicQuest.

Title: Haunted Lakes of Austin Camera: Third-person (boating + fishing + walking + swimming switching) BOAT, FISH, SURVIVE Haunted Lakes of Austin is a light horror, exploration, and survival fishing adventure set across real-world lakes in Central Texas—twisted by legend, mystery, and supernatural forces. Explore haunted waters, uncover hidden secrets, and survive what lurks beneath. Story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lakes of Austin.

Hello, we are currently working on a 3D horror action/adventure game Nuki! .features Atmospheric visuals and music.  Flowable advanced gameplay with dynamic top down camera. Horror fictional story with over time unfolding plot. Story based riddles and environment exploration puzzles. by Moon Dagger Studio https://www.facebook.com/people/Moon-dagger-studio/100083236545342/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nuki.

Welcome to Tombs of Myra – my latest game about a cursed kingdom where you must delve into ancient dungeons to free the souls of warriors trapped in blue crystals. What is it about?Tombs of Myra is a turn-based puzzle dungeon game. This means players and monsters take turns making moves. Your goal in each of the 120 levels is simple: collect all the blue crystals. Doing so unlocks the staircase t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tombs Of Myra.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

You are the Champion of Syr - an ancient champion awoken in times of great danger. Now, you have been awoken in the kingdoms most desperate hour - the kingdom overrun by an ancient enemy, the king and head of your order besieged in their own city. Do you have what it takes to fight back the night? MONSTERS LURK IN THE DARK Fight a variety of creatures infesting the kingdom - each with their own u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fight Back The Night.

Welcome to The South Island! Step into the shoes of a young adventurer, explore the rich fauna and flora while collecting essential resources, learn about the indigenous culture, and face unique enemies and bosses of the region to rescue your family in this old-school RPG! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The South Island.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A genetic experiment gone wrong, insectoid replication and containment breached.  Your mission is simple:  Secure the base, retake the laboratory and eliminate the insectoid menace.   ... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insectoid Descent.

Enter the Maze, Conquer the Darkness Prepare to immerse yourself in Labyrinth of Shadows, an exhilarating dungeon crawler that will test your wits and bravery. Navigate through a treacherous grid of hidden dangers, a lurking creature, and tantalizing treasures. Surround sound audio emerces you in the gameplay so you can feel like you are actually there. Key Features: Strategic Explorati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth Of Shadows.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

After their car breaks down, a group of teens find themselves trapped in the clutches of an ancient evil! They must fight against dark forces and find out the truth before it's too late...From Rosaceae Games comes a homage to classic survival horror. Battle your way through dangerous enemies in a top down perspective, and put your brain to the test solving puzzles and challenges to progress. All w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Feed.

Endurance: Space Action is a pixel-art top-down shooter with old-school retro vibes. It tells the story of a researcher on a spaceship called Endurance, where one day all the crew members got infected and became insane. Your goal is to survive on this spacecraft and find out what happened to the crew, how this disease spread out around this spaceship, and also rescue your friends that get into a t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endurance: Space Action.

Take in the world of Eldoria as you climb, explore, and solve puzzles in a quest to regain your lost abilities! Use tools at your disposal such as the Twining Tendril, a vine that can propel you towards mystical targets, or the Glacial Glare, allowing you to freeze any moving object in midair! Gameplay Echoes of Eldoria is an adventurous puzzle platformer that involves precise movement and thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of Eldoria.

A monster living in a small town embarks on a journey to become a hero. Explore the stages of a typical fantasy world. Help this monster kill the dark lord to become the savior of the world... or not. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cush's Amazin' Adventure!!.

Infinity Wanderer is an action platformer with pixel art visuals and a mix of metroidvania, roguelike and souls like genres. In Infinity Wanderer, players experience the dark and terrifying immersive story of Lunara. With carefully hand-designed levels and a deep character customization system, Infinity Wanderer offers a fluid and challenging rogue-like gameplay experience that combines fast gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Wanderer.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey is an epic RPG game that tells the story of the heroes' journey to save the world of Elysia from destruction caused by the return of the dark power of Drakmor, the former Supreme God of Darkness. In this game, players must explore a vast and mysterious world, collecting six sacred crystals scattered throughout Elysia. These crystals are the key to restoring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sacred Six Crystal: A Hero's Journey.

Explore the dungeon and defeat the Skeleton King! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skeleton Dungeon.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 101 reviews

REPOSE - Deluxe Edition includes: REPOSE REPOSE - Soundtrack REPOSE - Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPOSE.

An Archipelago of SecretsYou left everything behind for this. A mediocre life in a mediocre town, traded for the promise of fortune at the edge of the known world. The Uncounted Isles stretch beyond the horizon. A vast archipelago where the maps run out and the stories begin. The outer islands are settled. Villages dot the coastlines and trade towns bustle with merchants, adventurers and folk try… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncounted Isles.

Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0! On a lonely planet at the edge of known space, a late-night diner hidden deep in abandoned mines awaits your arrival. This pixel-art RPG combines management simulation with side-scrolling dungeon exploration. Hunt exotic ingredients in underground expeditions by day, serve customers and unlock storylines by night - all while earning your survival and uncovering the myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Planet E1d0r4d0!.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

95% User Score Based on 151 reviews

Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pulse of Evil.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

A highly stylized horror adventure game set in the depths of an ancient dungeon. With torch in hand, explore and find a way to escape before falling prey to the unspeakable horror that lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wailer.

Downfallen is a short adventure game that tells the story of a civilian in a battlefield where everything takes a turn for the worse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DOWNFALLEN.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

68% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Explore the mysterious castle full of monsters and secrets in a quest to collect all the treasures (that will also protect you from the curses on your way) and crush the main boss. The game won't let you exit the castle, no matter how you try. Technically you can win, but there is no end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of no Escape.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

It's a nice dark day in Escondido, California and special agent Jack Banger and his superior Gilbert Simpson are planning their next operation. Their life of luxury is soon interrupted however when strange biomonster creatures start appearing all over the city and the ominous Devil Corp is suspected of being the source of the chaos. The Night Striker Squad are sent in to investigate and stop the a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear Protocol: Codename Omega Starring Agent Jack Banger.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Courier of the Crypts is a 2D puzzle adventure game where you have to survive as a Courier on his first errand to the ominous crypts. Main tool to achieve the mission is a Magic Torch which you use to illuminate your path, defend from darkness and solve puzzles - it must never run out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Courier of the Crypts.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

A retro open world RPG, farming sim, and dungeon crawler. Knightblade is best described as an open world fantasy game mixed with farming and life sim elements, as if it were made in the golden age of video games. Create your character, and explore the sandbox while solving a mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knightblade.

Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

Darkness has consumed an ancient dungeon, and the only way forward is through it. Dungeon of Hope is a third-person atmospheric adventure that combines exploration, environmental puzzles, and tense encounters in a world where combat is never the answer. As you descend into forgotten halls and ruined sanctuaries, a mysterious light accompanies your journey, quietly guiding you toward your destinat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon of Hope.

Welcome to Veil Obscura Services. The VOS Software Rehabilitation Division has a new file for you to process: First Faiths. WARNING: The terrain is unstable. Death is not an end; it is a necessary data point for your progress. Analyze threats, understand the software's mechanics, and report your findings. Key Features: Learning Through Agony: In a world where death is just data, every failure is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOS: First Faiths.

*** Content Warning: Shadows of Eldemir contains occult themes, unsettling horror imagery and moments of psychological unease which some players may find distressing. *** The year is 1890. London schoolmaster Lucian West has travelled across Eastern Europe to the remote village of Eldemir after his fiancée, archaeologist Eveline Carrington, mysteriously vanished during an excavation in the Carp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Eldemir.

Hexborn is a dark fantasy action RPG that blends brutal hack-and-slash combat, deep dungeon crawling, guild progression, and player-driven rivalry in a world consumed by an ever-expanding corruption known as the Graveglass Blight. Forge your path as one of the realm’s rising Scion — powerful adventurers gifted with unique, one-of-one abilities capable of shaping the fate of entire kingdoms. Vent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexborn.

DeathMaze Dungeon Crawler is a challenging arcade shooter in which you appeared in another dimension filled with monsters, darkness and evil. Your task is to survive, collect resources, use weapons well, each next maze becomes more difficult. You must be prepared, it will be a bloody journey. In the game you play a man who doesn't know where he is, he doesn't remember anything. People who end u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeathMaze - Dungeon Crawler.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

GEODE is a top-down, 2D, multiplayer co-op game where Survival meets Tower Defense. Your role is to protect your Core for as long as you can while exploring for a means to an end. Protect your Core with towers and walls, or build a maze for enemies to traverse. Upgrade Towers,  Defend and protect your Core at all costs. If it is destroyed, you lose. Enemies scale up each night, so you must … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GEODE.